Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWWhole Foods Market
1440 P St NWGetting Around
Green/Yellow line Metro
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U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWGreen/Yellow line Metro
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWGreen/Yellow Line Metro
Parks & Nature
Peaceful park offering great views of the city and boasts the longest cascading fountain in North America. Fun fact: the statue of Joan of Arc at the top of the steps is the only female equestrian statue in DC.
445 residents recomanen
Parc Meridian Hill
W Street NorthwestPeaceful park offering great views of the city and boasts the longest cascading fountain in North America. Fun fact: the statue of Joan of Arc at the top of the steps is the only female equestrian statue in DC.
Food Scene
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWAmazingly authentic French food
Great upscale diner-like vibe serving generous portions of tasty comfort food. They also serve boozy milkshakes if you're so inclined. Their pastries and cakes are baked on site and worth a walk by just to drool at the window.
425 residents recomanen
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SE Great upscale diner-like vibe serving generous portions of tasty comfort food. They also serve boozy milkshakes if you're so inclined. Their pastries and cakes are baked on site and worth a walk by just to drool at the window.
Spacious local coffee shop with great locally roasted coffee (Compass Coffee), chill atmosphere, strong wifi, and great music. There's also a large outdoor terrace for sitting outside when the weather is nice.
69 residents recomanen
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWSpacious local coffee shop with great locally roasted coffee (Compass Coffee), chill atmosphere, strong wifi, and great music. There's also a large outdoor terrace for sitting outside when the weather is nice.
If you find yourself around this neighborhood (or make a point of going), don't miss the chance to visit La Colombe. I fell in love with their coffee in Philly, and I'm so glad it's come to DC. A must-try is the draft latte, which is a creamy, dense, more filling cup of coffee than I've ever had anywhere else. Perfect on a hot day when you're looking to cool off with something superior to a watered-down over-iced coffee. Great pastries here as well. Also, they offer free, unlimited sparkling water so bring your bottle.
163 residents recomanen
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWIf you find yourself around this neighborhood (or make a point of going), don't miss the chance to visit La Colombe. I fell in love with their coffee in Philly, and I'm so glad it's come to DC. A must-try is the draft latte, which is a creamy, dense, more filling cup of coffee than I've ever had anywhere else. Perfect on a hot day when you're looking to cool off with something superior to a watered-down over-iced coffee. Great pastries here as well. Also, they offer free, unlimited sparkling water so bring your bottle.
Drinks & Nightlife
Masa 14
1825 14th St NWAwesome rooftop!
Great bar/dance scene (especially for salsa lovers) and awesome cocktails. They also serve an ambitious all-you-can-eat brunch
105 residents recomanen
El Centro
1819 14th St NWGreat bar/dance scene (especially for salsa lovers) and awesome cocktails. They also serve an ambitious all-you-can-eat brunch
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWArts & Culture
Known as America's first modern art museum, this private museum houses an incredible array of Renoir's, O'Keefe's, and van Gough's work. I love the space as it's in an old mansion right off of Dupont Circle so you feel like you're visiting someone's (very beautiful) home.
224 residents recomanen
Col·lecció Phillips
1600 21st St NWKnown as America's first modern art museum, this private museum houses an incredible array of Renoir's, O'Keefe's, and van Gough's work. I love the space as it's in an old mansion right off of Dupont Circle so you feel like you're visiting someone's (very beautiful) home.
This is my favorite Smithsonian as it's a manageable size and there are always really interesting photography exhibits (ex. Time's Celebrity Covers or Babe Ruth). A must-see in their permanent exhibit is Lincoln's life mask. Also, be sure to spend a little time in the Kogod Courtyard, which is a huge glass-ceilinged sanctuary where you can relax before or after your visit.
365 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional de Retrats
This is my favorite Smithsonian as it's a manageable size and there are always really interesting photography exhibits (ex. Time's Celebrity Covers or Babe Ruth). A must-see in their permanent exhibit is Lincoln's life mask. Also, be sure to spend a little time in the Kogod Courtyard, which is a huge glass-ceilinged sanctuary where you can relax before or after your visit.